Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240103420). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hirotaka Seki of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103420 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image forming apparatus described in the abstract is designed to form an image on a sheet based on specific conditions, read a test image on the same sheet, and adjust the image forming condition based on the reading result.

  • Image forming unit forms image on sheet based on conditions
  • Reader reads test image on sheet while it is conveyed
  • Controller controls image forming unit and reader for test image reading
  • Generates image forming condition based on test image reading result

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • Printing industry for quality control
  • Photocopying machines for calibration purposes

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Ensuring accurate image formation
  • Maintaining consistent image quality

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved image quality
  • Reduced need for manual calibration

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in:

  • Office equipment manufacturing industry

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be:

  • Image forming devices with manual calibration options

Unanswered Questions

How does the controller adjust the image forming condition based on the reading result?

The controller likely analyzes the density and quality of the test image to make adjustments.

What is the specific technology used in the reader to accurately read the test image?

The reader may use advanced sensors or scanning technology to read the test image with precision.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet based on image forming condition, a reader configured to convey the sheet and read a test image on the sheet while the sheet is conveyed, and a controller configured to control the image forming unit to form the image and the test image on a same sheet, control the reader to read the test image on the same sheet, and generate the image forming condition for adjusting a density of an image to be formed by the image forming unit, based on a reading result of the test image by the reader.